Jason Diffendal
“Let the Memories Begin” Press Event Live Coverage
Our venerable CEO Tom Corless is attending tonight’s “Let the Memories Begin” press event at the Magic Kingdom, and we will be updating this post with the announcements live as they happen: 7:17 PM – Attendees are seated in the Fantasyland Theater; Al Weiss, President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, has … Read more
WDWNT: The Wallpapers #8
After a brief (well OK, three month) hiatus, we have more wallpapers for your enjoyment! Thanks to the amazing talent and generosity of photographer Tim Goodchild of timgoodchild.com, we are able to provide these downloadable wallpapers for your computer monitor. Simply click the link corresponding to your monitor’s resolution, then save the resulting image file … Read more
Disney Channel Rocks! at Hollywood Studios
WDWNT Reporter and Videographer Banks Lee was on hand for the October 22 premiere performance of the newest show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Channel Rocks! This live, rock-concert style show blasts popular music from a variety of Disney Channel hits, including the “High School Musical” series, “Camp Rock” and “StarStruck.”
Bay Lake Tower Set to Open August 4, and Other DVC News
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is scheduled to open on Aug. 4, 2009. The Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort are scheduled to open this summer, but no date has been released. All 60 “treehouses” are scheduled to open simultaneously. Members with ownership interests in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort may … Read more
Some Culinary News from the World
While we anxiously await the return of Tom Corless, here’s some news for fans of Jiko and the California Grill from Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide blog: Brian Piasecki has left Jiko The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to take the top spot at the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The spot … Read more
Tom Corless Tests Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure
Tom Corless has called in today with an on-the-scene report that he is in Epcot testing the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. He was able to test 6 of the 7 countries today and will have a full report complete with photos upon his return. Each “adventure” takes about 20-25 minutes to complete, not including … Read more
New Concept Art for “Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party”
Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party is an interactive show filled with music, dancing and surprises held in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Theme Park. The show is scheduled to debut mid-February 2009. The magic kicks off as an emcee entices you to join in the fun and Disney Characters, floats … Read more
Clarification: Adventurer’s Club Open!
Our own Jose Castillo was at Pleasure Island this evening, and reports that the Adventurer’s Club was open for business! Jose went inside and has several photos of the fully-operational club, and reports that shows were going on in the library. Edit: Jose was able to clarify this morning with cast members at PI that … Read more
DVC Member Previews for American Idol Experience and Kim Possible
Disney Vacation Club Member Previews for The American Idol Experience and Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure have been announced. DVC Members must register in advance at this link for The American Idol Experience previews. The Kim Possible Challenge is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Disney Vacation Club Members have a special opportunity to … Read more
Live Report from the WDW Resort
Tom Corless, our man on the ground, called in with this report today about Dinoland at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As part of the tech rehearsals that have been going on for the American Idol Experience, the preshow in the queue area is operating and can be … Read more